Gigi

At a Glance

Origin

French; also an English pet form of Virginia or Genesis

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

JEE-jeeListen

Gigi is a French name that also works as an English pet form of Virginia or Genesis, so it can stand on its own or serve as a nickname. You might see it claimed that Gigi means 'farmer' or 'earth-worker' in Greek, but that's a mix-up with Georgia or George — Gigi itself doesn't carry a separate meaning of its own. It's a short, easy pet-name option for parents drawn to Virginia or Genesis without wanting the full formal name day to day.

Meaning & Origin of Gigi

Origin: French; also an English pet form of Virginia or Genesis.

A common claim: Gigi means 'farmer' or 'earth-worker' (Greek) Actually: That's a mix-up with Georgia/George. Gigi is a French/English pet form of names like Virginia or Genesis, with no meaning of its own.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Gigi

Popularity of Gigi

Gigi hit its high point in 1962 at #608, with 271 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #2561, with just 69 babies — a name that's held on in SSA records since 1940 but stayed rare.

Names Like Gigi

These names have followed a similar path to Gigi in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Kirk
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• Marty
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• Renato

FAQ

What does the name Gigi mean?

Gigi means ‘farmer’ or ‘earth-worker’ (Greek) That’s a mix-up with Georgia/George. Gigi is a French/English pet form of names like Virginia or Genesis, with no meaning of its own.

How do you pronounce Gigi?

Gigi is pronounced JEE-jee (IPA: /ˈdʒiːdʒiː/).

Is Gigi a popular name right now?

Gigi peaked at #608 in 1962 and is ranked #2561 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1940–2024.)

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